1962 Post Cereal Nellie Fox #47
Nellie Fox · Post Cereal · Base / Food Issue
Player
Nellie Fox
Set
1962 Post Cereal
Year
1962
Card #
47
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Hand-Cut. Centering is decent for the crop, but edges show typical roughness from manual cutting and corners are rounded. Significant surface wear and edge fraying visible.
Category
Base / Food Issue
Manufacturer
Post Cereal
Demand Level
Moderate. Nellie Fox has a loyal following among White Sox collectors and HOF set builders. Post Cereal sets are popular 'oddball' pursuits for vintage enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15-25, PSA 3: $30-45, PSA 4: $55-75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1962 Post Fox cards range from $8 to $22 depending on the cleanliness of the cut. PSA 3-4 graded examples have recently sold in the $40-$70 range.
Description
This 1962 Post Cereal Nellie Fox card features the Hall of Fame second baseman in his Chicago White Sox uniform. This was a food-issue card originally printed on the back of cereal boxes, intended to be cut out by the consumer. The card prominently displays Fox's 1961 and career statistics alongside a brief biographical summary highlighting his MVP season and durability.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; iconic 1960s food issue; unique 'cut from box' history; features rare stats including 'games without a strikeout' milestone.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct cardboard stock for the era (gray/brown pulp); halftone printing pattern visible in the portrait; authentic Post logo and typeface. High confidence in authenticity as this specific card is rarely faked in low-grade hand-cut form.
Flaws to Note
Hand-cut edges are uneven; bottom edge is particularly rough with slight tearing; corners exhibit significant softening and rounding; surface shows typical toning and light foxing consistent with age and cereal box cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of vintage set builders. A 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' would likely result in a sale within 2 weeks.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is part of a larger bulk submission, as the grading fees will likely exceed the card's value. List with keywords like 'HOF', 'White Sox', and 'Vintage'. Ensure it is shipped in a cardboard-reinforced bubble mailer to prevent further edge damage.